Rifka Orton

Fine Art undergraduate at York St John University with experience in commissioned artwork, customer-facing volunteering, and creative problem-solving. Skilled across traditional and digital media including acrylic painting, lino printing, sewing, and Photoshop. Reliable, adaptable, and confident learning practical skills quickly, which is transferable to most areas of work.

Commissioned Artist at Self-employed (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Completed a commissioned full-wall mural project alongside A-Level studies
• Managed planning, time organisation, and execution independently over an 11-month period
• Produced a commissioned A3 Acrylic on canvas, based on previous work in 2025

Volunteer at Marie Curie Charity Shop (2019-09 – 2020-06)

• Sorting donations in the back
• Stocking shelves
• Working on the till
• Serving customers

Award Participant at Duke of Edinburgh Award (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Completed Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2019.

• 2 day expedition – where team took turns orienteering with a map and compass
• 3 months of exercise – training partner and individual went to the gym for over an hour each Wednesday
• 3 months volunteering – volunteered at a Marie Curie charity shop
• 6 months of a skill – prepared 3 music pieces for grade 4 guitar exam

Bachelor's degree in Fine Art – York St John University (2023-09 – 2026-07)

A-levels in Art, Biology, Psychology – King David High School (2021-09 – 2023-06)

GCSEs in General Education – King David High School (2016-09 – 2021-06)